CVE-2008-2701 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in the GameQ (com_gameq) component, versions 4.0 and earlier, for Joomla!. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the category_id parameter in a page action to index.php. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating medium severity with a network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog and showing no active exploitation, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB (EDB-5752), though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomla:com_gameq:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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